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A Detailed Guide To Understanding A Mar-a-Lago Accord
The Mar-a-Lago Accord is a proposed economic and trade initiative associated with the second term of the Donald Trump administration the Accord is designed as a blueprint for restructuring global trade and monetary relations, with the central goal of devaluing the U.S. dollar while preserving its status as the world’s primary reserve currency.

Stephen H Akin
Jun 220 min read


Memorial Day, May 26, 2025
"This Memorial Day, we thank the brave men and women who gave their lives for our nation. They will forever be in our hearts,"

Stephen H Akin
May 251 min read


Dividend Investing
What Is A Good Dividend Yield?
At present the S & P 500 average dividend yield is 1.344 %. In general yields between 2% & 5% should be considered as a good dividend yield.

Stephen H Akin
May 112 min read


A Flourishing Future
America is the Schelling point of global finance. We have the world’s reserve currency, the deepest and most liquid markets, and the strongest property rights. For these reasons, the United States is the premier destination for international capital. And the administration’s goal is to make it even more appealing for investors like you.

Stephen H Akin
May 55 min read


Auto Renaissance
President Trump plans to ease tariffs on foreign auto parts used in U.S.-made vehicles. The news comes as Trump marks his first 100 days in office, ahead of a rally in Michigan scheduled for this evening.

Stephen H Akin
Apr 294 min read


Powell's Economic Outlook
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome H. Powell At the Economic Club of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Federal Reserve of Chicago April 16, 2025 Economic Outlook Chair Jerome H. Powell At the Economic Club of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Thank you for the introduction. I am looking forward to our conversation, Professor Rajan. First, I will briefly discuss the outlook for the economy and monetary policy. At the Fed, we are always focused on the dual-mandate goals given to us by Con

Stephen H Akin
Apr 164 min read


Y'all Street, Charleston
“For too long, financial policy has served large financial institutions at the expense of smaller ones— no more.” Main Street America will now take priority Akin Investments, Charleston, South Carolina U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent laid out President Trump’s financial policy priorities for the American Bankers Association (ABA) on Wednesday, saying that Main Street America will now take priority. Bessent speaking at the ABA’s Washington Summit, said, “For too l

Stephen H Akin
Apr 109 min read


Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
“a digital Fort Knox for the cryptocurrency,” The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve President Donald Trump late Thursday signed an exec order

Stephen H Akin
Mar 62 min read


Stock Market Screener
Live price quotes, charts, news, economic calander and much more. Connect to Akin Investment live real time market screener feeds...

Stephen H Akin
Mar 65 min read


Investing in Natural Resources and Rare Earth Minerals
Natural Resource Equities provide access to companies involved in the production, extraction, or processing of commodities and natural resources. "Rare Earths” go well beyond the domains of technology and finance. They involve international trade and politics. Akin Investments, Solutions for a Complex World While the U.S. stock market has many advantages, such as low unemployment, a strong economy, and profit growth, its recent performance has been dominated by a small numbe

Stephen H Akin
Mar 44 min read


2025 ADV Annual Update
Akin Investments, LLC Annual Update to its firm brochure ADV Part 2 A & B Akin Investments, llc is a state regulated investment adviser.

Stephen H Akin
Feb 232 min read


Ultimate Guide to Fixed Income 2025
Expert advice from Stephen H Akin, Akin Investments a Registered Investment Advisor. Posts and ideas as featured By: The Bond Buyer, Time Next Advisors, Fortune, Forbes and more... Fixed Income Stratgies for 2025 and Beyond Types of Fixed Income Investments Bonds trade over-the-counter in the bond market and secondary market. The most common government securities are those issued by the U.S. government and are generally referred to as Treasury securities. Fixed-income secu

Stephen H Akin
Feb 184 min read


Golds Next Leg
A Break Out Above $2825 would signal a new leg higher

Stephen H Akin
Jan 311 min read


Akin Investments, BBB Accreditation
Akin Investment, LLC is a Registered Investment Adviser in Charleston, South Carolina.
We are proud to be a BBB Accredited Business. A+

Stephen H Akin
Jan 151 min read


2025 Market Outlook
Entering 2025 Financials, Mid and Small Cap issues set to lead the way.

Stephen H Akin
Dec 8, 20241 min read


Inflation Pressures Rise
The San Francisco Fed research suggests the job market continues to be a source of inflation. October was 2.8% stripping out food & energy.

Stephen H Akin
Nov 19, 20243 min read


2025 Retirement Plan Limits Increased
Here’s how much you can contribute to retirement accounts in 2025.

Stephen H Akin
Nov 4, 20244 min read


NASDAQ and Gold Hit New Highs
Spot gold rose 0.5% to an all-time high of $2,789.73 NASDAQ Composite rose 0.8% to 18,712, a new record closing high Tuesday

Stephen H Akin
Oct 30, 20243 min read


Savvy Moves to Consider Before Year End
As the year comes to a close, here are a few strategies that will help you set yourself up for investment success in 2025 and beyond. Akin Investments, Solutions for a Complex World The end of the calendar year is a good time to review your finances and ensure that you’re on track to meet your goals. A few year-end steps – like completing your retirement plan contributions or distributions and making charitable donations or gifts – can help prepare you for success in the comi

Stephen H Akin
Oct 21, 20246 min read


Cost of Living Adjustment 2025
Social Security Administration to release the 2025 COLA Thursday October 10, 2024

Stephen H Akin
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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